WA Storm Cuts Power to Thousands as Wild Weekend Weather Continues

Western Australia is grappling with severe weather conditions over the WA Day long weekend, leading to significant disruptions and power outages. Strong winds and heavy rainfall have battered the southern half of the state, prompting nearly 700 requests for assistance from the State Emergency Service.

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Quindalup boat ramp in WA's South West was left inundated as sea levels rose in the severe weather.

The wild weather has caused widespread power outages, with Western Power reporting at least 30,000 customers affected. More than 250 storm-related outages have been recorded in the South West region alone. Emergency crews are working to restore power, with most outages expected to be resolved by early evening.

Fallen trees, power lines, and debris on roads are common across Perth and coastal areas, prompting warnings for motorists to exercise caution. The severe weather has also led to the cancellation of Fremantle's WA Day festival due to forecasts of continued strong winds.

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There are reports of fallen trees, power lines and debris on the roads across Perth and the southern and western coastlines, and Main Roads is urging motorists to drive with caution.

New severe weather warnings have been issued for the Great Southern, Central Wheatbelt, and southern Goldfields regions. The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts destructive winds and potential coastal flooding in low-lying areas along the coast. A wind gust of 135 kilometers per hour was recorded at Cape Naturaliste, highlighting the intensity of the storm.

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A wind gust of 135 kilometres per hour was recorded at Cape Naturaliste at 5:33pm on Sunday.